Geek Stuff

There has been plenty of news and excitement on the Linux blogs in recent days, including the release of Linux kernel 2.6.30 and word that Linux will be the first OS to support USB 3.0. Woohoo! In an ordinary week, such news would be sure to put a smile on any geek’s face. Yet the mood on the blogs hasn’t been particularly celebratory or cheerful; in fact, in recent days, one could even say it was downright dark. To wit: “Don’t Get Me Wrong, Linux Sucks as Much as Windows” is the title of one recent post.